Guest guest Posted June 25, 2001 Report Share Posted June 25, 2001 Hi, folks! I'm definitely one of the newest of the new. It wasn't until a week ago that I'd even *heard* of achalasia, but that was during my endoscopy, with both doctors agreeing that's what it looked like. Of course, they're going to do tests to be sure, including the esophageal motility test (this Friday) and a barium sweep (last one in August 2000). I think my symptoms are usually in the mild end of the spectrum, although I have had times when I can't swallow even straight water, and I am the slowest person at any dinner table (a major change from the former quick eater I was!). I'm looking for some advice about some kind of sedation during the motility test. When I had the endoscopy, they said that sedation wasn't necessary or usual. I found out later from a good friend who is also a nurse that she was advised by doctors and nurses to take the drugs. Well, I wish I had! They had trouble turning the scope, and it was *the* most painful and uncomfortable thing I've been through. (But then I never tried root canals without drugs!) Since I'm told the motility test will take longer (from 30 to 180 minutes), I'm wondering if should ask for the sedation. They don't knock you out entirely or anything, but I'm interested in what you, with way more history than I with these things, would recommend. Thanks! Havi Echenberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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